Investment giant takes big stake in Brazil farmland

The U.S. investment giant TIAA-CREF “prides itself on upholding socially responsible values,” including environmental sustainability and respect for land rights, reports the New York Times. “But documents show that TIAA-CREF’s forays into the Brazilian agricultural frontier may have gone in another direction.” The Times says the financial giant has teamed with Brazilian partners to spend… » Read More

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